De Kanazawa: Falésias Deslumbrantes, Ilha e Porto Histórico de Fukui

It was a very beautiful trip, though extremely windy. I loved the fact that we were given a minivan for this trip (it is usually conducted via public transport, which would have taken up a lot more time and reduced time spent at each location). As a result, we were able to walk through the entire Oshima Island, which honestly was extremely beautiful and my favorite part of the whole trip! The guide, Mike, was also really knowledgeable! We also had some amazing seafood in the town of Tojinbo. I would strongly recommend this tour.

I loved this tour! Mike was incredibly knowledgeable about history and was so interesting to chat with. The foot onsen at the end of the trip was amazing! This tour was one of the highlights of our Japan trip.

This tour is worth the time as the itinerary is a gem. You won’t be able to access these areas without the knowledge of an experienced guide. Gareth was fantastic - energetic and has a wealth of information. The Fukui cliffs were indeed stunning and the wet weather we experienced only enhanced the beauty of the cliffs. The “whale” island was a beauty with the red bridge. A little uphill hiking is required for this destination - and depending on weather can be muddy (so no white shoes). Up on the “whale’s” back, you will be greeted by an abundance of greenery that resembles a tropical forests with the smell of wet soil and rustling leaves. At the head of the “whale”, we were greeted by more stunning cliffs + view of open sea. At Tojinbo, Garreth shared more legend and we saw more cliffs with crashing waves! We also visited a heritage temple with a beautiful zen garden. Ended the day with a foot spa onsen at Awara Onsen - a bonus for hardworking feet + offset the cold weather. What makes the tour experience unique - every place was accessed via Japan’s trusty public transportation! This is truly a very refreshing experience for me as I am not a fan of big tour group + tour bus. We got to experience Shinkansen + local bus + taxi! What an enjoyable and memorable day tour!

The tour guide Garrett was very friendly and he introduced information about the spots very well. The scenic spots we went to had spectacular views and they were not packed at all. A very nice local tour overall. One caution for participants though is that there is a lot of walking to do. It may not be desirable for those who can’t walk long distances.

Tuvimos un recorrido increíble con Zac y Daniel y Fugui, nuestro conductor. Hacía un calor abrasador. Pero Zac siempre estuvo atento a nosotros y se aseguró de que estuviéramos bien con el calor. El conductor mantuvo el aire acondicionado encendido en nuestra furgoneta privada. Entiendo que a veces este recorrido se realiza en transporte público, pero agradecemos enormemente el minibús privado dado el calor. ¡Zac nos llevó a ver y caminar por los acantilados y la isla de Ojima para disfrutar de una vista hermosa! Tuvimos un regalo especial cuando fuimos a la Casa del Comerciante. Normalmente, el recorrido solo pasa por allí, pero resultó que estaba abierta. Una mujer maravillosa nos dio un breve recorrido y Zac nos tradujo. Mi favorito fue el Templo Budista, Takidanji. El paseo a través de un dosel de árboles hasta el templo fue mágico, como de una época lejana. El templo estaba increíblemente bien cuidado, pero el jardín japonés era el epítome de un oasis sereno, meditativo y bellamente pacífico. Un recorrido maravilloso de guías excepcionalmente amables y conocedores.

Zach was a fantastic guide - friendly, knowledgeable and took great care of us for the day. It was easy conversation having an English speaking guide, we enjoyed getting out of the city and seeing the rock formations and shrines, historic streets and port, and magnificent temple and its beautiful cool garden. The foot onsen at the end of the day revived our tired feet and legs and the Shinkansen rides are always enjoyable.